(June 18, 2002) The fate of Africa’s biggest commercial investment hung in the balance yesterday after the World Bank postponed a decision on whether to fill a massive funding shortfall left by the withdrawal of sceptical financiers.
EDC releases environmental and disclosure practices
(May 30, 2002) Export Development Canada (EDC) has released revised policies governing its environmental and disclosure practices following a 60-day comment period.
Debt aspects related to Export Credit Agencies
(May 23, 2002) Paper for UK Seminar on Export Credit Agency Reform – "Beyond Business Principles" House of Commons, UK: Recommendations for the Export Credit Guarantee Department (ECGD) on Debt and Export Credits.
NGO letter to World Bank re: Bujagali dam
(May 20, 2002) Ugandan and international groups, including Probe International, urge World Bank Directors to make public details of Bujagali hydro deal.
Uganda dam decision delayed
(May 18, 2002) The fate of Africa’s biggest commercial investment hung in the balance yesterday after the World Bank postponed a decision on whether to fill a massive funding shortfall left by the withdrawal of skeptical financiers, reports the Independent (UK).
World Bank management manipulated data on Uganda dam
(May 14, 2002) Report shows Executive Board approved project on basis of distorted economic analysis
Rights and Democracy & West Coast Environmental Law Association present briefs to SCFAIT
(October 24, 2001) SCFAIT hears presentations from Warren Allmand, President, Rights and Democracy and Linda Nowlan, Executive Director, West Coast Environmental Law Association as the committee continues to review Bill C-31.
West Coast Environmental Law Association’s brief to SCFAIT on Bill C-31
(October 24, 2001) Since its formation in 1974, WCELA has been extensively involved in the development and implementation of environmental law at both the provincial and federal levels in Canada.
SCFAIT hears presentations on Bill C-31: Minutes of Proceedings
(October 18, 2001) Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met to call to order the discussion on Bill C-31 and hear presentations from witnesses, including Patricia Adams.
EDC Secrecy Threatens Canadian Democracy
(June, 29, 2001) Probe International’s report on EDC’s draft disclosure policy.
Export Development Corporation needs to strengthen its environmental practices and be more open
(May 15, 2001) Auditor General of Canada says that EDC needs to address gaps in its environmental review process and to be more open with the public, particularly concerning environmentally risky projects.
Letter from EDC President and CEO, responds to WCD questions
(January 11, 2001) EDC’s Ian Gillespie responds to Patricia Adams’ letter regarding EDC’s accountability and its adherence to the findings in the World Commission on Dams report.
Letter to EDC President and CEO: EDC and the World Commission on Dams
(November 30, 2000) In the interest of an informed public debate about Canada’s role in large dam projects around the world, Patricia Adams asks EDC to provide the names of each dam that EDC has supported in the past, as well as the present and future.
Letter to EDC President and CEO: EDC and the World Commission on Dams
(November 30, 2000) In the interest of an informed public debate about Canada’s role in large dam projects around the world, Patricia Adams asks EDC to provide the names of each dam that EDC has supported in the past, as well as the present and future.
EDC tempts a trade war
(July 6, 2000) The OECD is tired of Canada’s EDC flouting international trade rules, writes Patricia Adams. Now the clock is ticking toward a confrontation.
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